Robert "Bob" T. Mitchell

Robert T. “Bob” Mitchell Sr, age 78 of Bradford, passed away Friday, June 8, 2018 at Mary Rutan Hospital, Bellefontaine.  Bob was born in Bradford on December 26, 1939; was an U.S. Army veteran; retired from GM/Inland with 31 years of service;  a new owner of a Harley Davidson; avid NASCAR Racing Fan – Dale Earnhardt “3”; enjoyed bowling with his family at Covington Bowl; loved working on his Cushman Scooters, lawnmowers that he would repair and sell; enjoyed painting cars, gardening, camping, fishing, boating, carpentry, playing cards and rebuilding golf carts; he was a “Master Tinkerer” – always on the go – very competitive in everything he did.  Preceded in death by his mother and step-father, Helen (Hayslett) & Ivan Crowell and three half sisters, Rozella Crowell, Barb Crowell, and infant, Diane Crowell.  Bob is survived by his wife of 55 years, Carolyn S. (McGlinch) Mitchell; three children, Robert T. Jr & Patti Mitchell of Bradford, Joyce Hocker & Mike Monnin of Ft. Loramie, Gary Mitchell of Bradford; grandchildren, Christopher Mitchell & fiancée, Jessica Lutz, Nicholas & Lorrene Mitchell, Nathan & Felicia Mitchell, Jacqua & Matt Rietschlin, Julia & Michael Paulus, Marissa Vencill & Billy Allen, Brandon Mitchell, Dylan Mitchell, Chelsi & Josh Schultz, Chad & Kaitlin Brown; 18 great-grandchildren; two half brothers, Delmar Crowell & Mike Crowell; half sister, Donna Crowell; other relatives and friends.  Funeral service 11:00 AM Wednesday at Stocker-Fraley Funeral Home, Bradford with Pastor John Shelton officiating.  Interment Harris Creek Cemetery, Bradford with Military Honors by Veteran Elite Tribute Squad.  Visitation 5-8 PM Tuesday at the funeral home.    Condolences may be left for the family at www.stockerfraley.com.